The chardonnay here actually isn't too bad-

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"J~" > wrote in message ...
> There is a rumor a Washington State winery sells a red blend out of a
> box that is so good it usually sells out within a week. I can't find the
> name of winery but what I have been able to figure out is it you have to
> buy the wine from the winery and they release it the same time every
> year and there is usually a line to buy it the day it is released.
>
> If I hear any more I will let you know. I am hoping some here might have
> the rest of the details.
>
> J~
>
> Steve B. wrote:
>
> > Greetings, fellow appreciators of the grape!
> >
> > This subject has come and gone many times, based on what I've found on
> > Google, but what is the current state of the art? Are there any
> > good drinkable boxed wines available in the US?
> >
> > My experience is that the Franzia wines are average to poor. I've
> > had the Hardys Shiraz, and it is quite good. However, it isn't easy
> > to find. As to the others, well, I haven't tried many more, being
> > hesitant to buy five liters worth if it turns out to be poor quality.
> >
> > Now here's a suprise: I had the chance to try a glass of the
> > "Almaden Mountain Burgandy" at someone's house over the holidays, and
> > I actually found it to be quite palatable. Has anyone had
> > experience with the other offerings from Almaden? Are they truly a
> > step up from the Franzia's and Peter Vella's?
> >
> > Any suggestions for mail order places to buy the better boxed wines
> > that can't be found locally?
> >
> > SteveB
> >
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